attorney, martin's defense attorney, his probation officer, and a v.a. justice outreach specialist from the v.a. center, he began a program at the salem v.a. group treatment sessions read he also met with a vocational rehab counselor to address his need for employment. hismonths into participation in veterans treatment court, barton was hired as a sprinkler system installer ---- martin was hired as a sprinkler system installer. he said this was a boost his self-esteem and his sobriety. veterans treatment court lasted six months, during which he completed his substance abuse treatment and maintained his bridie and employment. judge six months, the presented him with a challenge colin, symbolizing his graduation from his court. employed,in remains has maintained a sobriety, and has had no further run-ins with the law. he has been promoted three times and received the performance bonus from his employer, and he has reconnected with his ex- wife. martin says of his arrest and its aftermath, a treatment court changed my life. the court was not against me. the